Major League Baseball Player. He played at the right-fielder position with the St. Louis Cardinals from his Major League debut on May 31, 2014 until his untimely death, the result of an automobile accident. Born Oscar Francisco Taveres, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cardinals in 2008. He experienced an impressive Minor League career and topped the .300 batting average mark, which earned him a high ranking among baseball prospects. In 80 Major League games, he compiled 56 hits with a .239 batting average. He experienced postseason action and produced a .667 batting average against the San Francisco Giants during the 2014 National League Championship Series.
Major League Baseball Player. He played at the right-fielder position with the St. Louis Cardinals from his Major League debut on May 31, 2014 until his untimely death, the result of an automobile accident. Born Oscar Francisco Taveres, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cardinals in 2008. He experienced an impressive Minor League career and topped the .300 batting average mark, which earned him a high ranking among baseball prospects. In 80 Major League games, he compiled 56 hits with a .239 batting average. He experienced postseason action and produced a .667 batting average against the San Francisco Giants during the 2014 National League Championship Series.
Bio by: C.S.
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